Trail Running calendar near Hamsterley Forest 2026-2027

Experience a category A/S fell race through the moorland and forest trails of Crompton Moor. This 5.8 km course features technical shale descents and climbs toward the local Trig Point starting from Shaw.

Take on a scenic 12 km course across the North York Moors with 400 m of climb for a rewarding midweek challenge. Entry on the day, friendly teams welcome and a post race BBQ helps raise money for charity.

Take on the Reston Scar Scamper at Staveley Mill Yard on Wed 24 Jun 2026, a lively 6 km fell race with 301 m of climb across fully marked Lake District trails. On the day entry is £5 and all proceeds support Staveley community projects.

Join this flexible evening race series along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal with 5k and 10k options. Runners enjoy hot food and a drink at the finish with no advance booking required.

Experience the Reservoir View Fell Race, an 11 km BM category event featuring 480 meters of elevation. Enjoy a scenic route starting near Accrington Cricket Club with prizes for new course records.

Run through 360 hectares of mixed woodland in Gateshead with 5, 10, and 15 mile trail options. Enjoy chip timed racing and a post race medal with a burger and beer at the finish line.

A fell race at the Kirkby Gala, featuring a 6km course through fields and up towards windmills. It's a BOFRA Championship event open to various age groups from Under 9s to Seniors.

Celebrate the 50th Alston Gala with this historic 6.2 km fell race to Park Fell and back. Support the local mountain rescue team while tackling a 211 meter climb in the North Pennines.

Lapped trail event at Burrs Country Park in Bury supporting The Sunnywood Project. Multiple lap distances, on course aid station and parking near The Sunnywood Hub.

Join the Eldwick Gala fell race in the South West Pennines, a scenic but testing 3 mile course with 168 m climb and short junior races. Limited to 200 runners, this community event blends tough trails and festival fun.

Support the local mountain rescue team by running or walking through the scenic Yorkshire Dales with a choice of three routes starting from Kettlewell Village.

Experience a 12 km out and back trail run along the Northumbrian coastal path. Enjoy a route through sandy dunes and gravel trails followed by live music and food at Hemscott Hill Farm.

Join this category AM race in Mungrisdale featuring 13 km of terrain and 825 m of ascent. Experience a classic route that serves as a counter in the 2026 English Fell Running Championships.

Run a scenic 10K on a private woodland estate near Whitby. The trail route passes historic Mulgrave Castle with coastal views. The chip-timed race finishes with refreshments and a memento for all finishers.

Gategill Fell Race on Wed 1 Jul 2026 in the Lake District is a short steep 3.6 km climb that tests hill running and grit. On the day entries only, wear grippy shoes and enjoy refreshments as proceeds support the local community.

Cragg Vale on 1 July 2026 is a 4 miles (6.4 km) fell race with 244 m of climb run from the village near Cragg Vale Church. Entry on the day is £8 cash and registration and refreshments are based at Cragg Church.

Experience a classic ascent to the top of Yorkshire with this 10.5 km fell race starting under the iconic Ribblehead Viaduct and climbing the steep slopes of Whernside.

Follow the historic parish boundaries of the Ullswater Valley in this tradition-rich event featuring an ultra run, fell walk, and family downhill challenge across iconic peaks like Helvellyn and Fairfield.

This second-year ultramarathon is a 120-mile circular journey across the North York Moors. The route visits the area's ten highest hills and follows ancient paths steeped in history.

Experience a 30 km circular trail race through Swaledale featuring 3,000 feet of ascent and a visit to Great Britain’s highest pub. The fully marked route crosses remote moorland and iconic flower meadows.